Canton Car Accident Lawyer

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Car accidents affect more Americans annually than any other accident. Serious car accidents can cause a complete change in a person’s life – rendering the most basic tasks impossible.

If the accident was caused by the negligent behavior of another person, it is natural to be frustrated. Add the massive medical bills and the loss of income, and this frustration can cause serious issues for you and your family. But if you were injured due to another person’s mistake, why should you pay for it?

The truth is, with strong legal counsel, you do not have to. Charles Scholle has represented victims of car accidents for over 25 years. The expert attorneys at Scholle Law understand the devastating impact car accidents can have in your life and how adequate compensation is a necessity, rather than a luxury, for your family’s security.

When you hire Scholle Law to represent you after a car accident, you owe us nothing upfront. Our pay comes directly from any settlement or verdict we win on your behalf. Call us today at (866) 592-1296 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation consultation with a Canton car accident lawyer today.

Types of Damages Awarded After a Canton Car Accident

After a car wreck, your injuries may be costly in more than a few ways. Your vehicle may be totaled, medical bills can pile up, you may be unable to work for a time, and the pain you feel may be worse than any you have felt before. All of these losses can add to your stress, prolonging the recovery process.

The good news is, an experienced car accident attorney in Canton can help you recover the compensation you deserve if you have been injured. There are two main types of damages you may be awarded: economic and noneconomic.

Economic damages

Rescue Team of Firefighters Pull Female Victim out of Rollover VehicleEconomic, or special, damages are those which cover your real monetary losses. These damages are typically proven with receipts, invoices, bills, and other evidence that shows how much money you have lost due to your injury. 

Economic damages can include:

  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity
  • Medical bills (past and future)
  • Property damage and loss
  • Transportation cost

Noneconomic damages

Noneconomic, or general, damages do not have a real monetary cost associated with them. Instead, they are intended to compensate you for the intangible losses you suffered. Attorneys will use a variety of formulas to determine what general damages you may be owed. These damages can include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Scarring
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Dismemberment or disfigurement

Punitive damages

In rare instances, punitive damages may also be assessed. Also called exemplary or vindictive damages, punitive damages are only awarded in Georgia if “the defendant’s actions showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences.” (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1)

Exemplary damages are intended to punish, penalize, or deter the defendant (or other parties) from committing the same act in the future. These are not considered compensatory damages, which are designed to make you whole after an injury. As such, the majority of any punitive damages awarded are paid to the Office of the State Treasurer, not to the injured party.

 

Speak to a Canton Car Accident Attorney Today

Though Canton is a small town, it sees plenty of car accidents. When wrecks do happen, the aftermath can be devastating. You may suffer serious injuries that require extensive medical care, causing you to miss work and suffer other monetary and intangible losses. 

After a collision, the insurance company will try to do all they can to pay out as little as possible. Our lawyers know the tactics insurers use to minimize payments, and we will build your case to maximize your outcome.

When you hire Scholle Law to represent you after a car accident, you owe us nothing upfront. Our pay comes directly from any settlement or verdict we win on your behalf. Call us today at (866) 592-1296 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation consultation with a Canton car accident lawyer today.